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  1. Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), [6] informally referred to as Para-Commandos, is a group of special forces battalions of the Parachute Regiment in the Indian Army. These units specialise in various roles including counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, direct action, hostage rescue, special reconnaissance and unconventional warfare. [7]

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    • MARCOS. MARCOS (Marine Commandos), is a special forces unit that was raised by the Indian Navy in 1987 for direct action, special reconnaissance, amphibious warfare and counter-terrorism.
    • Para Commandos. Formed in 1966, the Para Commandos are part of the highly-trained Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army and are the largest part of the Special Forces of India.
    • Ghatak Force. True to its name ghatak (which means ‘killer’ in Hindi), this infantry platoon goes for the kill and spearheads strikes ahead of a battalion.
    • COBRA. COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a specialised unit of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) that was formed to counter Naxalism in India.
  2. Apr 12, 2024 · The Para Commandos are soldiers from the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment's Para and Para SF Battalion. Because of the challenging and rigorous selection process, these soldiers are also entitled to the Indian Army's elite classification.

  3. India has several Special Forces (SF) units, with the various branches of the Indian Armed Forces having their own separate special forces units. The Para SF of the Indian Army, MARCOS of the Indian Navy and the Garud Commando Force of the Indian Air Force.

  4. The Para Commandos is an Indian Army special forces regiment recognised for their extreme physical condition and training in combat, intelligence gathering, and special operations. The Para Commandos have the following Para SF Ranks: Lieutenant; Captain; Major; Lieutenant Colonel; Colonel; Brigadier; Major General; Lieutenant General; General

  5. The Special Forces unit of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment is known as the Para Commando. They are responsible for revolting and sabotaging vital enemy infrastructure via subterranean penetrations and precision strikes.